EC2026 - The Facebook Thread
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SOS & DancesWithSandyBottom came in to CPI in their Hilton lookin' great!!!
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WindwardMark & LeewardLauren are happy campers & off to CP2!!
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JackOfAllTrades and BoatingBlacksmith got their cup of noodles at CP1 and are heading back out! All smiles!
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Sharky and HighSeasDrifter at CP1 at 9:37 am. Comment: "I need new knees!" They are going to get a bite to eat now.
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Jarhead along with PinkPanther and Toonces are happy to be at CP1!
Saltymoose is doing great so far! All smiles!!
porkchop in at CP1 at 10:20 am...he says, "just another pork product!"
guitarman and Reader kicking back for a minute at Cape Haze!
ZippyChick zipped in and back out at CP1! We had to be quick to catch this picture!
Jamal and Heater eating cup of noodles at CP1.
TripHazard and Hitchhiker and JohnnyQuest are not too high on powerboats! But they made it to CP1 and still like each other!
Saltymoose is doing great so far! All smiles!!
porkchop in at CP1 at 10:20 am...he says, "just another pork product!"
guitarman and Reader kicking back for a minute at Cape Haze!
ZippyChick zipped in and back out at CP1! We had to be quick to catch this picture!
Jamal and Heater eating cup of noodles at CP1.
TripHazard and Hitchhiker and JohnnyQuest are not too high on powerboats! But they made it to CP1 and still like each other!
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From MicroTom:
"Made it to Check Point 1 in Placida. Did 60 miles in 25 hours. Unfortunately I have to drop out due to a health issue. Nothing too serious but can’t sit for long periods of time and that’s all I would be doing for 16-20 hours a day. Until next time.
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"Made it to Check Point 1 in Placida. Did 60 miles in 25 hours. Unfortunately I have to drop out due to a health issue. Nothing too serious but can’t sit for long periods of time and that’s all I would be doing for 16-20 hours a day. Until next time.
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Mistermoon and Sunseeker finished 2nd for the 2026 Ultra Marathon and received their paddles at CP1! They had a great time!
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Update from Calypso and OneEyedJake:
"Just posting a quick update for those following our progress during the Everglades Challenge. We flew down to the first checkpoint in just 14 hours but had to end our race there. Unfortunately, I ended up with a painful shoulder injury just six miles in to the race after a large powerboat nearly swamped us. I took a bunch of Advil in the hopes of being able to work through the injury but the pain kept getting worse and I started getting sick to my stomach from taking too much Advil. Andy also had a medical issue down at the checkpoint that made me nervous about trying to continue. I also did not want to risk permanently injuring my shoulder by trying to push for another 200+ miles. We are both okay but my shoulder is going to need a while to heal. I want to give a huge thanks to Brett, Gina, and the other checkpoint captains at CP1. They took great care of us when we were really in a tough spot. Also, thanks to our shore contact, Keith Fowler, for picking us up early. We are heading to Flamingo for a few days as Keith is one of the checkpoint captains there. Afterward, we will head to Key Largo to cheer on the finishers. We are bummed to have to drop after training for so long and putting so much time and effort into preparing for this event. The boat performed amazingly and Andy and I worked well together as a team. We even had semi decent weather conditions for paddling. Ultimately though, our health and safety are what is most important and while I’m heartbroken about a DNF, we will have plenty of other adventures ahead of us."
"Just posting a quick update for those following our progress during the Everglades Challenge. We flew down to the first checkpoint in just 14 hours but had to end our race there. Unfortunately, I ended up with a painful shoulder injury just six miles in to the race after a large powerboat nearly swamped us. I took a bunch of Advil in the hopes of being able to work through the injury but the pain kept getting worse and I started getting sick to my stomach from taking too much Advil. Andy also had a medical issue down at the checkpoint that made me nervous about trying to continue. I also did not want to risk permanently injuring my shoulder by trying to push for another 200+ miles. We are both okay but my shoulder is going to need a while to heal. I want to give a huge thanks to Brett, Gina, and the other checkpoint captains at CP1. They took great care of us when we were really in a tough spot. Also, thanks to our shore contact, Keith Fowler, for picking us up early. We are heading to Flamingo for a few days as Keith is one of the checkpoint captains there. Afterward, we will head to Key Largo to cheer on the finishers. We are bummed to have to drop after training for so long and putting so much time and effort into preparing for this event. The boat performed amazingly and Andy and I worked well together as a team. We even had semi decent weather conditions for paddling. Ultimately though, our health and safety are what is most important and while I’m heartbroken about a DNF, we will have plenty of other adventures ahead of us."
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Cool pic from SOS and DWSB - "Sail Shadows"
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Congrats to HeadRox, who finished the 2026 UM at 12:25 PM and received her paddle for first in her class.
